CAPITAL PRIDECONCERT

What better way to cap off your Pride Celebration weekend than at the Capital Pride Concert presented by HOT 995. You will experience entertainment from international headliners and our best local and regional LGBTQ+ talent on America’s Main Street, Pennsylvania Ave., in front of the U.S. Capitol.

The Capital Pride Festival & Concert is the largest annual event in the national capital region attended by more than 400,000 people. You can experience entertainment from three stages while sipping on a cocktail and other refreshing beverages, munching on food at two food courts, and networking with over 300 organizations.

*The Concert is FREE and open to the public. Pit and VIP zones are available for purchase.

*Donations are encouraged and go to support the Capital Pride Legacy Fund and LGBTQ+ partner organizations.

*Please note that bags/backpacks are subject to search.

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Experience The Concert

Concert VIP Experience

Enhance your Pride Concert experience, upfront at the Capitol Stage.

The Concert VIP Experience Pass includes:

Private bar

Private air-conditioned restrooms

Complimentary beer, wine and spirits.

Complimentary light fare

Access to VIP Concert Pit

View of backstage

Enter the Concert VIP Experience Zone from the sidewalk south of the Capitol Concert Stage (Pennsylvania Ave. near 3rd St.).

*Must be 21 years or older to use the Concert VIP Pass.
*Limited Availability.
*No refunds or exchanges.
*Proceeds benefit the Capital Pride Alliance and LGBTQ+ partner organizations.

Entertainment Stages

Capitol Concert Stage

1pm – 8pm

The Capitol Stage sits at the east end of the festival on Pennsylvania Ave. at 3rd St. with the United States Capitol as the backdrop. It will include headlining international entertainers and showcase some of the best LGBTQ+ talent. This stage includes a VIP Zone, Pit Zone, Accessibility Zone, and is located near the Capitol Beverage Garden and Capitol Food Court.

Open to all ages.

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Monument Festival Stage

12pm – 7pm

The Monument Festival Stage sits on Constitution Avenue and 6th St. with the Washington Monument as the backdrop. It will include a diverse array of musical talent offerings. This stage is located within the Monument Beverage Garden and Food Court.

Open to all ages.

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Dupont Dance Stage*

12pm – 8pm

The Dupont Dance Stage will highlight some of the best local DJ’s and offer the best escape from the hot sun. This stage is located within the Dupont Beverage Garden.

* Must be 21 to enter.

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Capitol Sunset Dance Party

8pm – 10pm

The Concert might be ending but the dancing continues at the Capitol Sunset Dance Party. Enjoy the electronica sounds of an international DJ sensation while you dance in the middle of America’s Main Street on Pennsylvania Ave., with the sun setting on the U.S. Capitol.

Two events in one! At the \"Crack of Noon\" brunch, enjoy a full brunch buffet, and meet & greet with Pride VIPs! Then, join for the Liquid Brunch featuring Open Bar, Light food & sweets, entertainment, dancing, surprises, and more!

The Capital Pride Alliance, through its stewardship of diverse programming and events, specifically year-round LGBTQ+ Pride festivities centered in Washington, DC and the National Capital Region, serves to celebrate, educate, support, and inspire our multi-faceted communities in order to grow and preserve our history and protect our rights for current and future generations. Learn More